Security News

Syngrafii launches iinked Seal capability for compliant remote online notarization
2021-07-18 01:30

Syngrafii launched its proprietary iinked Seal capability developed to enable lawyers and notaries to affix electronic seals to documents in real time on a video platform. The new product is a key development in Syngrafii's 2021 Platform Release 2.6 - adding compliant notarization functionality to its suite of eSignature solutions that includes iinked Sign and Video Signing Room technologies.

Hackers Spread BIOPASS Malware via Chinese Online Gambling Sites
2021-07-12 21:15

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new malware that's striking online gambling companies in China via a watering hole attack to deploy either Cobalt Strike beacons or a previously undocumented Python-based backdoor called BIOPASS RAT that takes advantage of Open Broadcaster Software Studio's live-streaming app to capture the screen of its victims to attackers. The attack involves deceiving gaming website visitors into downloading a malware loader camouflaged as a legitimate installer for popular-but-deprecated apps such as Adobe Flash Player or Microsoft Silverlight, only for the loader to act as a conduit for fetching next-stage payloads.

Criminals prefer to WFH too: Singapore infosec agency says 43% of all crimes in the city-state happened online in 2020
2021-07-08 11:10

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore today released data revealing that cybercrime accounted for 43 per cent of all crime in the city-state during 2020. Ransomware attacks rose 154 per cent from 35 cases in 2019 to 89 in 2020, shifting from what CSA called "Indiscriminate, opportunistic attacks" to "Big Game Hunting".

Online brands prioritizing speed over security
2021-07-07 04:00

Consumers around the world fear that businesses are now compromising online security in their efforts to deliver seamless digital experiences. According to a research released by Trulioo, 71% of respondents living in China, the UK and the U.S. feel that online brands are now prioritizing speed over security.

Learn to Code — Get 2021 Master Bundle of 13 Online Courses @ 99% OFF
2021-07-03 00:37

Whether you are looking to turn into a full-time developer or simply increasing your earnings in your current niche, learning to code can be a smart move. It is a well-known fact that recruiters strive to recruit people with technical skills, and these skills are a great way to build your own startup.

Cisco ASA Flaw Under Active Attack After PoC Exploit Posted Online
2021-06-30 08:48

A security vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance that was addressed by the company last October, and again earlier this April, has been subjected to active in-the-wild attacks following the release of proof-of-concept exploit code. The PoC was published by researchers from cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies on June 24, following which reports emerged that attackers are chasing after an exploit for the bug.

McAfee LiveSafe protects Samsung PC users’ personal data against online threats
2021-06-28 23:30

McAfee announced an extension of its longstanding partnership with Samsung to protect consumers' personal data against online threats. Since 2017, McAfee has provided cross-device security to Samsung PC users worldwide via consumer security by McAfee LiveSafe.

Patch Tor Browser Bug to Prevent Tracking of Your Online Activities
2021-06-23 01:54

Open-source Tor browser has been updated to version 10.0.18 with fixes for multiple issues, including a privacy-defeating bug that could be used to uniquely fingerprint users across different browsers based on the apps installed on a computer. In addition to updating Tor to 0.4.5.9, the browser's Android version has been upgraded to Firefox to version 89.1.1, alongside incorporating patches rolled out by Mozilla for several security vulnerabilities addressed in Firefox 89.

Malicious COVID-19 online content bypassing moderation efforts of social media platforms
2021-06-18 04:00

Malicious COVID-19 online content - including racist content, disinformation and misinformation - thrives and spreads online by bypassing the moderation efforts of individual social media platforms. By mapping online hate clusters across six major social media platforms, researchers at the George Washington University show how malicious content exploits pathways between platforms, highlighting the need for social media companies to rethink and adjust their content moderation policies.

Interpol shuts down thousands of fake online pharmacies
2021-06-13 14:27

The Interpol has taken down thousands of online marketplaces that posed as pharmacies and pushed dangerous fake and illicit drugs and medicine. This record number of illicit online pharmacies was shut down during Operation Pangea XIV, which targeted online sellers of counterfeit and illegal pharmaceuticals and medical devices.